In my interpretation of the Strength card, I used an African woman clothed in white, symbolizing her pure spirit, as she tames the mythical dragon. In keeping with the traditional card theme, flowers and the infinity symbol are incorporated into the design, as well as the blue mountain in the background. The dragon symbolizes our desires, which are tamed by the strong female figure.

THE CARD’S MESSAGE BY TRISH SULLIVAN

A scaled, serpentine dragon rises up and approaches a young woman, jaws gaping, but the girl is confident, welcoming and gentle, caressing the serpent rather than showing fear, or attacking it. An infinity symbol above her head symbolises her spiritual power and balance. Don’t rush in, all guns blazing, or reacting through ignorance. Instead, be patient, taking time to understand what lies beneath the situations you find yourself in. Face the world with compassion and courage, knowing that you have the strength and will to endure. Your calm confidence will get you further than trying to force the issue and ending up exhausted and resentful.

MYTHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION

DRAGON

Dragons, massive sea serpents and fantastical reptiles can be found in myths and legends from around the globe. They are oft en considered fearsome beasts, and many tales exist of knights trying to prove themselves by defeating the local dragon or serpent. But alongside these are tales of misunderstood dragons with a heart of gold, friends to humans rather than monsters. Dragons being “tamed” by the friendship, loyalty and understanding of humans suggested that these would make an ideal image for this card.

Sitting on a carpet in the Babylonian palace, a beautiful young woman closes the jaws of a lion. She is relaxed, and controls the lion without any efforts, applying not force but kindness and tenderness. It is an image of the goddess Ninhursag.

Card Meaning

In Sumerian mythology, Ninhursag was the earth goddess. She was one of the oldest Babylonian goddess and mother of the principal deities of ancient Sumer. Ninhursag’s name means literally “Lady of the Mountain” because she was worshipped as a goddess of sacred mountains. She personalized the powers of the Divine Feminine. Ninhursag was known to have had her temple in the city of Kish.

The Strength typifies self-control, courage, and persistence to follow a chosen path, overcoming obstacles. Through determination, strength, and compassion Strength is able to control situations and influence people. Accepting and understanding others, Strength guides them indirectly.

Strength, as this card implies, comes in many forms, especially when dealing with patience and courage. As badly as you may hope to meet one of your goals right now, patience may be required for just a little bit longer. It is possible this is due to the current retrograde of Mercury in Sagittarius, or simply the fact, that here in the USA, this is a holiday week, which, when coupled with Mercury retrograde, means you simply may not be able to see something through as planned.

Then, of course, there is the Full Moon at 0° Gemini, happening in your neck of the woods on either the 22nd or 23rd. The typical Full Moon advice is always a bit cautionary, when related to conversations and situations, so it may very well be in your best interest to not strong-arm anyone or anything in order to get your way. Use sweetness and kindness to, for lack of a better word, manipulate things in your favor. Biting your tongue may be required; the holidays themselves can often be difficult, navigating the dysfunction of families and the like. Things feel a bit more intense in the lead-up to the Full Moon, but it is wonderfully supported, and the energies on the back side of it will be much more bearable. So, for now, use your sugarness to tame that beast, and enjoy your day!

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So here we are, still talking about yesterday’s Mars/Uranus square. There is a great deal of unbridled energy running amok out there. The Strength card reminds us that we can get what we need through soft control; you know the old adage “you get more flies with honey than you do with vinegar”. Mars can be aggressive and forceful, and Uranus can simply blindside you, so reining in those impulses to speak without thinking are in your best interest right now.

And then, there’s this…strength itself, and the courage to move forward in one’s life and do what is necessary. In today’s video, I mention a friend whose young son is a 14-year brain tumor survivor. In these last few days, he has been diagnosed with a whole new set of problems, including a large tumor in his heart, as well as cancer in his spine. He is a special young man who is very dear to me, and he exemplifies the courage and strength it takes to get up each day with a great attitude for moving forward no matter what life throws at you. If you are a prayer warrior, he can use your prayers; you may follow at Operation LOVE for Levi to see this young man’s remarkable spirit; he can truly be an inspiration to all of us who are trying now to face life’s challenges and rise above them.

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Happy Mother’s Day to Moms of all types out there, whether you’re doing it on your own, a Dad pulling double duty, Mom to furbabies, or even a more traditional Mom. After having the Empress card yesterday, I wondered how could we equal, or top it…the Strength card fits the bill. When we think of Mom, we typically think of an incredibly strong individual who has been our rock and our support system, no matter our age. Soft control comes to mind here. One does not need to be bossy or confrontational in a situation, and Moms everywhere have a tendency to use these methods of persuasion to keep the peace and control outcomes.

On the flip side, there are those who find themselves in situations which, ifone is trying to keep the peace, they feel they must bite their tongue and refrain from verbalizing what they are really thinking. In all honesty, sometimes this is necessary in order to make one’s way through an unpleasant experience. Remember, patience is a virtue and displaying kindness toward others goes a long way to achieving your goals. You do not need to be in someone’s face in order to get your own way.

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Patience and strength go hand-in-hand with this card and there is a valuable life lesson to be learned. There will always be those who are the “beast” in your life, and how you handle your encounters with these people could be one of your most valuable tools. Let’s float the words “soft control” here for just a moment. And, keep in mind that Venus enters two-sided Gemini today.

When dealing with a difficult individual repeatedly, it is wise to take note of their patterns. What makes him/her tick? What triggers or buttons seem to set off a totally undeserved tirade? Your job is to recognize these before things are out of control. One controls the beast through gentle manipulation and persuasion; being kind is your best asset in this type of situation. However, if you have all the symptoms of being a perpetual brown-noser, you should reassess your tactics. No one likes a brown-noser, including an impossible boss or co-worker. How you react to others is what helps you to weather life’s storms. If someone in your midst is being difficult, and you are thin-skinned, flashing them a grin, or a smiley emoji, and telling them to have a nice day, is one of the least endearing things you can do. One of the most valuable lessons you can take away from the Strength card, on any given day, is that you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.

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